Retreat Attendant

Position Overview

The Bahamas National Trust seeks to engage a qualified professional who will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the Retreat Gardens by providing general landscaping and grounds maintenance, preparations and breakdown for events and other related support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscape and maintenance including planting, transplanting, pruning trees and shrubs, watering, mulching, mowing, grooming, raking, hoeing, digging, chipping, weeding, fertilising and edging
• Removal of invasive species
• General cleanup including trash and compost removal and sanitization of restrooms as needed
• Equipment maintenance including sharpening and maintaining tools; keeping tools, supplies, vehicles, and work areas clean and organized
• Safely operate small equipment such as ATVs, leaf blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters
• Off-site collection of materials as needed.
• Daily interaction with staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Assist with set-up and breakdown of events.
• Assist with tasks at other parks when necessary.

Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma
• A valid driver’s license
• 1-2 years landscape maintenance experience preferred
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds
• Able and willing to work outdoors when the weather is hot, humid, or cold
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Bahamian natural environment a plus